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Repeat After Me: With Guests Jennifer LeMesurier & Tali Sharot
Why is it that when we see the same statement multiple times, we are more likely to believe it's true?
March 11, 2024
How Can You Save for College?
What financial tools and strategies are available to those planning for college expenses?
March 4, 2024
What Should You Do with Your Employee Stock?
Whether it's stock options, restricted stock units, an employee stock purchase plan, or some other form of equity compensation, many companies offer this vital benefit to employees. But once you have it, what should you do with it?
February 19, 2024
(Bonus) Do Super Bowl Wins Diminish in Value?
In this short bonus episode from Financial Decoder, host Mark Riepe connects the Super Bowl LVIII matchup to the concept of economic utility.
February 9, 2024
Should You Trust Popular Trading Proverbs?
When navigating the world of stock trading, what kernels of truth can you take from some of the most ubiquitous trading proverbs?
February 5, 2024
Back in Black: S&P 500 Hits All-Time High
While the S&P 500's all-time high hasn't been accompanied by other parts of the market (notably, small caps), further gains are possible if breadth firms up.
January 22, 2024
Should You Roll Over Your Retirement Account?
What options do you have when leaving a job where you hold an employer-sponsored retirement account?
December 18, 2023
How Does Retirement Planning Differ for Freelancers?
What options do freelancers have to get the most benefit out of their retirement savings?
November 27, 2023
Roller Coaster: Markets Take a Ride
Like some advances earlier this year, the market's current surge hasn't been defined by strong breadth underneath the surface—which will be key for a sustained, durable advance.
November 13, 2023
How Can You Build Your Pre-Retirement Checklist?
What do you need to take care of in the handful of years, months, and days before you retire?
November 13, 2023
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire?
If you are nearing retirement, does it make sense to pay off your mortgage in advance?
October 30, 2023
A Sticky Situation: With Guests Richard Thaler, Wendy Wood & Susan Budowski
Friction gets in the way of behavior—and it can become "sludge" when it's used to prevent you from reaching a goal.
October 23, 2023
How Did Chuck Schwab Disrupt an Industry? (Rebroadcast)
Founder and Chairman of the Board Chuck Schwab joins Mark Riepe for a candid discussion about the decisions he made that disrupted the brokerage industry.
October 16, 2023
Introduction to thinkorswim® Mobile for Android
Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for Android.
October 11, 2023
Introduction to thinkorswim® Mobile for iPhone
Learn how to navigate and place trades on the thinkorswim® mobile app for iPhone.
October 10, 2023
Jumping to Conclusions: With Guests David Silbey & Ned Augenblick
Why do people tend to over-respond to weak signals and under-respond to strong ones?
October 9, 2023
No Mean Feat: With Guests Albert Chen & Elizabeth Tipton
Performances often rise and fall, but how and why do they usually regress to a mean?
September 25, 2023
A Cup of Knowledge: With Guests A.J. Jacobs & Steven Sloman
Why do people think they understand things better than they actually do?
September 11, 2023
thinkorswim® paperMoney® Simulated Options Trading
In this tutorial, we'll demonstrate how to use thinkorswim® paperMoney® to practice trading options.
August 28, 2023
Place a Single-Leg Options Trade | thinkorswim®
Learn how to place single-leg options trades on thinkorswim®.
August 28, 2023
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